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New District 7 Councilor Culpepper talks his election, goals, and first weeks in City Hall
District 7 has been without representation since last July, following the indictment of former councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson on criminal charges. The race to represent [...]
Machine Age, legendary vintage mid-century home furnishings shop, to close its doors. Enjoy 40% off for final days.
According to MassLive, a longtime destination for mid-century modern vintage furniture lovers in Dorchester is preparing to close its doors. The showrooms at Machine Age, [...]
BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek to Identify Individual Following Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and Larceny in Dorchester
Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured in connection with an assault with a dangerous weapon [...]
Boston man charged in decades-old stabbing death of Dorchester woman
BOSTON, January 14, 2026 – A Boston man was charged Tuesday in Suffolk Superior Court with the 1999 stabbing death of a Dorchester woman inside [...]
Investigation Update: Two Men Charged in Variety Store Armed Robbery in Dorchester
Detectives assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) have charged two men in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on the [...]
USS Constitution is Underway on Friday
History in Motion USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway on Friday, September 19th , from Charlestown Navy Yard at [...]
Mayor Michelle Wu Officially Launches Annual Legacy Business Award Nominations
Residents are encouraged to nominate iconic, long-standing businesses located within the city by October 31, 2025 BOSTON – Tuesday, September [...]
Boston Parks Department Receives Grant for Gravestone Conservation at Dorchester North Burying Ground
BOSTON – Monday, September 15 – The Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the receipt of grant funding to conserve [...]
btone FITNESS Opens New Studio in Dorchester
btone’s new Dorchester studio offers workouts that use customized reformers, featuring an approachable hybrid of Pilates-inspired movements & strength training Grand [...]
City Councilors, fellow candidates, and local influencers respond to Josh Kraft’s suspended mayoral campaign.
It has been a rough few weeks for now former mayoral candidate and philanthropist Josh Kraft. In August, he parted [...]
Two Juveniles Arrested, Firearms Recovered Following Incident in Franklin Field
At approximately 6:59 PM on Friday, September 12, 2025, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) arrested two juvenile males, ages 14 and 16, in connection [...]
UMass Boston Deemed All Clear. No Evidence of Gunfire Says Chancellor
UMass Boston was put on alert Thursday following reports of gunfire on campus around 3:45 p.m. near Morrissey Boulevard. At 3:40 p.m., students were alerted [...]
Wu dominates with 49 point lead over Kraft + City Council Incumbents Lead in Preliminary Municipal Election
The Preliminary Municipal Election narrows down the ballot to two candidates for the Mayoral and district City Council races and eight for the At-Large seats. [...]
Election Day is Tuesday – Here are some reminders.
The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that Election Day (Preliminary) is Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 – polls are open between 7am-8pm. You’ll be voting for Mayor of Boston, City [...]
BPD Community Alert: Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance Identifying Suspect in Dorchester Shooting Investigation
The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual pictured in connection with an ongoing investigation into a non-fatal shooting in [...]
Open Streets in Dorchester on Sunday, September 14th
Join the City of Boston (rain or shine) on Sunday, September 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a day of car-free fun spanning [...]
